Located at the edge of Chinatown and just around the corner from Area 15, Las Vegas Mannequins is just as mysterious as any local curiosity shop. Running about a block along the beginning of West Desert Inn, with its massive colorful façade and two or three dark three-dimensional figures climbing up the outer wall, we find Las Vegas Mannequins.
Amidst numerous attacks on trans individuals like me who simply want to live our lives as our true selves, the latest battle of the constant culture wars has focused on our ability to participate in sports. While we make up a small portion of the general population and an even smaller portion of professional athletes, policymakers, legislators, and anti-LGBTQ+ activist groups are campaigning to erase our existence in sports.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG and GONE! It lasted 2 days, and now we sweat with the onset of summer, just days after the Easter Bunny popped his carrot! Well, at least something is popping up between the lilies and the bushes! You cannot imagine the emails that I have been receiving! Last month, I even received an email from the STATE PRISON. He wanted my recipe for cherry pie……ALLEGEDLY. “TIME FOR T!”
As we travel back into Nye County for 2025, we will celebrate five amazing years of Pahrump PROUD! Originally the brainchild of Jim McCoy, immediate friends Craig Bohannon and James Davis jumped in to make the event one of the first annual National Pride month (June) celebrations in Pahrump Valley. This year, in conjunction with the Southern Nevada Association of PRIDE, Inc., Pahrump PROUD will become Pahrump PRIDE.
The vitality and livelihood of queer-based community groups in Southern Nevada is more important now than ever. The Southern Nevada Association of PRIDE Inc. is continually dedicated to the outreach and support of such groups, even though they are miles away from the bright lights in Las Vegas.
We were excited to spend an evening at the new Stubborn Seed Restaurant in The District at Resorts World, offering modern American cuisine. This is one of the latest additions to the resort and is well worth the time to enjoy a relaxed evening in a great establishment.
When I think of my experiences with sports, I think about the Arthritis Camp, located at the YMCA’s Camp Marston in San Diego County. I started going to this camp during my early teen years. When it was introduced to me, I remember thinking, “Some stupid camp for kids with arthritis…no thank you.”
Throughout history, LGBTQ+ athletes have broken barriers, defied societal norms, and paved the way for greater inclusion in sports. Despite facing discrimination, lack of representation, and even threats to their careers, these trailblazers have fearlessly challenged the status quo. Here are some of the most significant LGBTQ+ firsts in sports history, showcasing the courage and perseverance of athletes who have made an indelible impact.
Olympic Champion-turned-keynote speaker Connor Fields certainly knows how to deliver an opening line. “I was the best in the world at a sport that people care about for one day every four years.”
Are you ready to be a Las Vegas PRIDE Ambassador? We are seeking the next generation of individuals who can “Walk the walk and talk the talk!”
